What was the primary goal of Mao Zedong’s Great Leap Forward, launched in China between 1958 and 1962, and why did it lead to such catastrophic consequences?
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Which book was banned for its negative portrayal of capitalism, despite being considered a children’s classic today?
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Which classic horror movie's final jump scare was added last minute by its director, against the advice of his producers?
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What unusual action did Japanese General Hitoshi Imamura take after being released from prison for his role in World War II?
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What caused Kim Jong-nam to fall out of favor as the heir apparent to the North Korean leadership in 2001?
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Marlon Brando is credited with transforming Hollywood acting. What was one of the most influential ways he changed the craft?
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How many home runs did Babe Ruth hit in his first professional season
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What is the device that allows the president to securely launch nuclear weapons while away from fixed command centers?
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Which guitar holds the record for the most expensive guitar ever sold at auction?
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Which cultural difference contributed the most to Walmart’s failure in Germany in the early 2000s?
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Dolly Parton's hit songs "9 to 5" and "Jolene" continue to earn her significant royalties every year. How much do these two songs reportedly generate in royalties annually?
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Gaius Appuleius Diocles is known as the wealthiest athlete in history. By the time of his retirement, he had accumulated a fortune that could have paid the salaries of nearly 30,000 Roman legionaries for a year. What dangerous profession did Diocles dominate, achieving over 1,400 victories during his 24-year career?